Licensure Support

Adler University works to provide resources to our students and alumni in support of the licensure process. Below are some basic guidelines on application and licensure in the state of Illinois. Please review this information thoroughly. If you require more detailed, step-by-step instructions, please submit an email to alumni@adler.edu with the subject line: “LPC/LCPC Licensure Application Process guidelines” and request the instructions.

Counselor Licensure in Illinois

Art Therapists

The registered art therapist (ATR) and board certified art therapist (ATR-BCO) are the recognized standards for the field of art therapy. To obtain more information about ATR and ATR-BC, please contact the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB).

LPC

Education requirements (link below) for the LPC include: M.A. in Counseling, Psychology or related field (minimum 48 semester hours with at least one three credit hour course in 13 different areas, or a doctoral degree). Additionally, 700 hours of M.A. practicum/intern experience is required. Post-masters experience is not required. You must pass the NCE exam for licensure.

Application Process

Complete LPC application packet and mail to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations. Your terminal degree is posted on your official transcript.

Packet applications include:

Four-page application form

Certification of Education (Registrar)

Academic Criteria form

Conviction Criminal Act (CCA) form

Official (sealed) transcripts

Course descriptions (from online catalog)

NCE scores (if you took it at the Adler University, request your scores from NBCC)

Application fee ($150)

LCPC

Education requirements for the LCPC include: M.A. in Counseling, Psychology or related field (minimum 48 semester hours with at least one three credit hour course in 13 different areas, or a doctoral degree. Additionally, 700 hours of MA practicum/intern experience and two years of supervised post-MA experience are required. You must pass the NCMHCE exam for this license.

Educational requirements

LPC and LCPC licensure in Illinois requires a minimum of three credit hours in these areas:

Human Growth and Development
Counseling Theory
Counseling Techniques
Group Dynamics, Processing and Counseling
Appraisal of Individuals
Research and Evaluation
Professional, Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
Social and Cultural Foundations
Lifestyle and Career Development
Practicum/Internship (700 clock hours)
Psychopathology and Maladaptive Behavior
Substance Abuse
Family Dynamics

Counselor licensure in other states

Licensure laws and rules vary across states and may change at any time. Each state has its own educational and post-graduate experience requirements, and may require different exams.